Ag. Science Secured Red Southwest Conference Title
Agricultural Science defeated Goode 31-24 to claim the conference championship.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Football
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Agricultural Science clinched the Red Southwest conference championship by defeating Goode 31-24. Goode struggled to maintain possession, committing fumbles on each of its first three drives.
Why it matters
The victory highlights the resilience of the Agricultural Science offense and its ability to capitalize on early defensive momentum. The result effectively concludes the regular season for both programs as they look ahead to playoff qualification efforts.
Braeden Gillie threw for 176 yards and three touchdowns, while Aedan Cleveland and Gabriel Chambers-Crosby combined for 240 rushing yards. The win brings Ag. Science to a 7-1 season finish, while Goode concluded its regular season at 5-2.
The players
Braeden Gillie
He is a quarterback for the Agricultural Science high school football team.
Aedan Cleveland
He is a running back for the Agricultural Science football team who recorded 133 rushing yards in the game.
Gabriel Chambers-Crosby
He is a player for Agricultural Science who contributed 107 rushing yards and a touchdown.
James Gregory
He is a player for Goode who scored an 11-yard touchdown run during the contest.
Trevon Williams
He is an athlete for Agricultural Science who recorded five catches for 98 yards and a touchdown.
The details
Ag. Science relied on a balanced attack featuring Braeden Gillie, who completed 11 of 19 passes for 176 yards. After a shaky start with three early fumbles, Goode attempted to rally behind touchdown runs from James Gregory, but defensive adjustments by Ag. Science after halftime stifled the opposition.
Timeline
October 8, 2026: The conference championship game took place.
Mid-third quarter, October 8, 2026: Aedan Cleveland scored on a 36-yard touchdown run.
9:31 remaining in game: Gabriel Chambers-Crosby broke away for a 50-yard touchdown run.
6:55 remaining in game: James Gregory recorded an 11-yard touchdown run.
Next week: The Public League football schedule is set to be determined.
Season Trajectory
The conference championship victory positions Agricultural Science for a stronger seed in the upcoming state playoff qualification cycle. This win marks a significant turning point for the program as it prepares for crossover games between the Red and White Divisions.
Ag. Science improved its season record to 7-1, strengthening its resume for the upcoming state qualification crossover games. Goode drops to a final regular-season record of 5-2, shifting the team's focus toward potential postseason positioning.
The takeaway
Effective ball security remains the primary differentiator in high-stakes conference matchups. Teams that capitalize on early opponent turnovers while executing balanced offensive schemes consistently maintain a competitive advantage.
Further reading
For more updates on the upcoming playoff brackets, visit Football.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
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